NOVA
Season 43 Episode 15 - Memory Hackers
Memory is the glue that binds our mental lives. Without it, we’d be prisoners of the present, unable to use the lessons of the past to change our future. From our first kiss to where we put our keys, memory represents who we are and how we learn and navigate the world. But how does it work? Neuroscientists using cutting-edge techniques are exploring the precise molecular mechanisms of memory. By studying a range of individuals ranging—from an 11-year-old whiz-kid who remembers every detail of his life to a woman who had memories implanted—scientists have uncovered a provocative idea. For much of human history, memory has been seen as a tape recorder that faithfully registers information and replays intact. But now, researchers are discovering that memory is far more malleable, always being written and rewritten, not just by us but by others. We are discovering the precise mechanisms that can explain and even control our memories. The question is—are we ready?
Episodes in Season 43
Dawn of Humanity
55 min
Arctic Ghost Ship
55 min
Secrets of Noah's Ark
55 min
Cyberwar Threat
55 min
Animal Mummies
55 min
Making North America: Origins
55 min
Making North America: Life
55 min
Making North America: Human
55 min
Inside Einstein's Mind
55 min
Secret Tunnel Warfare
55 min
Life's Rocky Start
55 min
Mystery Beneath the Ice
55 min
Himalayan Megaquake
55 min
Creatures of Light
55 min
Memory Hackers
55 min
Iceman Reborn
55 min
Rise of the Robots
55 min
Vikings Unearthed
55 min
Can Alzheimer's Be Stopped?
55 min
Wild Ways
55 min
Operation Lighthouse Rescue
55 min
Bombing Hitler's Supergun
55 min
